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The Legislative Lens Podcast, produced by the Ventura County Coastal Association of REALTORS®, explores the housing crisis in Ventura County. VCCAR Director of Government Affairs Rob Leatherwood interviews top decision-makers and policy influencers as they analyze the causes of and solutions to our housing issues. With a healthy mix of levity and reverence, each episode tells the story of the intersection of government/politics and housing/real estate in a digestible and actionable way.
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Episode 5: The Case for Affordable Housing w/ Linda Braunschweiger
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In Episode 5, host Rob Leatherwood and special guest Linda Braunschweiger explore affordable housing in Ventura County. Learn about the Housing Trust Fund and Housing Land Trust Ventura County, and their crucial roles. We discuss the legal definition of affordable housing, funding challenges, costs, and innovative living models. Discover shifting p…
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Episode 4: Housing Then and Now w/ Doug Halter
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In the fourth episode, host Rob Leatherwood and special guest Ventura City Councilmember Doug Halter discuss a life of service to the City of Ventura and how housing policy has changed over the years. They discuss the unique character of Ventura, current trends, and their effects on the quality of life for Ventura residents. Doug describes his visi…
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Episode 3: Housing Touches Everything w/ Stephanie Caldwell
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In the third episode, host Rob Leatherwood and special guest Ventura Chamber of Commerce CEO Stephanie Caldwell discuss the challenges the housing crisis in Ventura County creates for the business community and broader Ventura County economy. They also dive into the deep end on water issues in the City of Ventura, growing the downtown district and …
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Episode 2: Ventura County Housing From a Supervisor’s Perspective w/ Matt LaVere
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In the second episode, host Rob Leatherwood and special guest Ventura County Supervisor Matt LaVere discuss the recently proposed Ventura County affordable housing bond. They discuss the need for affordable housing in VC in addition to a more reliable source of funding. They also discuss regulatory and labor challenges in VC that further complicate…
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Episode 1: What You Need to Know About Rent Control w/ Sanjay Wagle
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In the inaugural episode of the Legislative Lens Podcast, host Rob Leatherwood and special guest Sanjay Wagle, Senior VP of Government Affairs at the California Association of REALTORS®, discuss critical legislative topics that directly impact California's housing market. They delve into issues such as Proposition One addressing mental health and h…
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